The Peoples Tribune

August 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Twenty-four seniors have successfully completed the 2026 Senior Smart Tech Program, marking another step in efforts to help older residents of St. Maarten build confidence, independence and practical skills in an increasingly digital society. The participants w...

August 20, 2026

GREAT BAY--Nation Opportunity Wealth (N.O.W.) Member of Parliament (MP) and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee in Parliament, Lyndon Lewis, is expressing serious concern over the continued silence of the Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, regarding the placement of activ...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson and his brother Keenan Peterson were each sentenced by the Court of First Instance on Wednesday to 70 hours of community service in the criminal case arising from an April 2025 physical altercation. MP Peterson has two weeks to...

August 19, 2026

MARIGOT, St. Martin -- French St. Martin has received significant international tourism exposure through a major feature published by Caribbean Journal, one of the Caribbean’s most influential travel publications, showcasing the destination’s beaches, culinary scene, outdoor e...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--The National Employment Services Center (NESC) is preparing to host the Third National Job Fair 2026 on Thursday, September 24, at the Aleeze Convention Center, bringing employers and job seekers together for a day focused on employment opportunities, recruitme...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY/THE NETHERLANDS--Caribbean-rooted Bite The Bullet Podcast, hosted by Jody Morgan and Hadie Davis, has reached a major new milestone with the start of its television broadcast on RTV7, expanding the platform’s reach to audiences across the Netherlands. The podcast can...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--MLB Barbershop & Salon continued its commitment to the St. Maarten community through its annual Back-to-School Drive, providing school supplies and free haircuts to children preparing for the new school year. Owner Mr. Frank and his team distributed backpac...

August 19, 2026

MIAMI--(COCI) is strengthening its international business connections as President Tamara Leonard expands engagement with key business organizations in Miami, creating new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration between St. Maarten and South Florida. The Miami-Da...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--The Student Support Services Division (SSSD) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport is once again hosting a free workshop for students interested in continuing their studies in the United States or Canada entitled “College or University 101: The...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Government is envisioning a major transformation of Clem Labega Square into an elevated public park and amphitheater above a multi-level parking facility, while the Cole Bay Hill flagpole lookout could be developed into a formal cultural attraction with safer access...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Fewer than half of the students who sat Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics across the region earned a passing grade in 2026, despite an improvement in performance, according to results announced Tuesday by the Caribbean Examinations Council...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says St. Maarten’s Cg 3.785 million strategic tourism marketing budget is expected to protect the country’s existing tourism economy while potentially generating hundreds o...

August 19, 2026

GREAT BAY--The St. Maarten Sports Federation (SMSF) is marking another milestone in its commitment to strengthening the country’s sporting sector through education, capacity building and regional partnerships, following the participation of Latoya Lake of SXM Sports in a...